Juan Aranda Guillen is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase for three years before joining Merrill in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of Bear Mountain Pinnacle LLC, a family-managed rental property business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Haresh Vaswani is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., now part of LPL Financial, since 1988. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, including access to third-party managers and institutional platforms.

Sharad Salvaji is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans aimed at helping them and their families achieve their financial goals. Prior to his current role, Sharad worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2023 and as an Investment Advisor at PEB Financial from 2014 to 2016. His experience encompasses various aspects of financial consulting and advisory services.

Michael Pozzi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes and account types.

Candace Van De Voorde is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. She has been associated with Self/Corey Zeiger since 2009 alongside her other professional engagements. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, using various investment strategies and operational tools, and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Karlo Colak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Metropolitan Capital Bank and has an educational background from Illinois Wesleyan University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert Bulman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and E*Trade Securities. Outside the financial sector, he has worked with several small businesses, including Vape Market LLC and Made Men Distributors, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kimberly Betke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Grayslake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Rauf Noorie is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has experience in financial consulting and has previously served as a Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan in 2022, as well as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase and Company from 2018 to 2022. He focuses on collaborating with clients to understand their motivations and build financial plans that align with their goals, values, and life situations. His approach includes providing clarity, perspective, and guidance to clients whether they are planning for the future or navigating changes. Noorie is committed to working with clients toward achieving a confident financial future.

Margaret Mc Mahon is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Schaumburg, IL, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for eight years at School District 69. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of thousands of advisors and branch offices.

Cheryl Red is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. Her prior roles include positions at Tiaa and Be Incredible Coaching. She serves as president of Woodstock Professional Business Women, a nonprofit focused on raising scholarship funds for women returning to school. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a client relationship model that combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and research.

Kathy Merritt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, LPL Financial, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. She is also a co-owner of JPV Financial Inc., managing an advisory business alongside her work at Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Charity Davis Lowe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, Illinois, where she has worked since 2015. She has 14 years of experience in the industry. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with various non-investment activities including occasional caregiving and event service roles. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves a range of clients including individuals, corporate entities, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and strategic partnerships.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory duties, he is also the owner of Howard Farms in Maquon, IL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Stephen Middaugh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakewood, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of White Barn Door LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Jensen is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at The Mutual Fund Store and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Outside of advisory work, he is an investor in a legal marijuana farm and distribution business in California. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management options.

Paul Donato is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011. Outside of advising, he manages a commercial real estate office used to support his financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts and uses algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Colleen Coonce is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a fitness instructor for Jazzercise. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Julie Segerson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. She has been associated with multiple related entities since 2004, including Associated Planning Services, Inc., where she also works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Stefanie Synal is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.